Good things come to those who wait.

porkchop

About 10 horses left the farm today in the mass exodus of the former instructor and her minions students. I was out riding during the time the van arrived and they departed.

Which means now I can reveal my very exciting news.

Awesome News #1.

I will now be allowed to teach some lessons at the farm!! This is will very limited as I do still need to work my full time slave job at the newspaper, but it will allow me some extra income. I will only be teaching dressage and maybe very, very beginner jumping. (I won't be able to show as an Amateur anymore but such is life)

Awesome News #2

I was offered a separate part time job doing general barn chores. This goes to directly work off my board. Which is a good thing since Hampton moves to a stall tomorrow and that costs more.

Awesome News #3
I have decided to partial lease Hampton. A very nice lady contacted me. She is about my age, also grew up riding saddleseat and turned eventer. She is very nice, seems normal and is getting back into riding after popping out some kids. She will have the ride on Hamps 2 days a week. In turn, I get some (more!) help with his board. A part of me found this decision difficult, as he is "my" horse and I don't want to share him. But that part of me was over-ruled by the part that knows this will be so good for Hampton. He gets more exercise, plus another rider will be good for him. She plans on taking lessons on him with an excellent instructor at the farm across the street. I told her go for it! :)

I am so glad I decided to lie low and keep my mouth shut during the barn drama. It has turned into a very good thing for me and the Hamper. :)